.JPG File Extension

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Information about the file JPG
  • JPEG Image
  • Raster Image Files
  • Joint Photographic Experts Group

What is the JPG file?

The JPG file extension can be associated with several types of files. Most often, however, a file with such an extension is associated with the JPEG Image format. JPG files are supported by Linux, Mac OS, Windows operating systems. The JPG file is one of the Raster Image Files files, just like 522 of the other files found in our file information database. The creator of JPEG Image is Joint Photographic Experts Group.

A program that can open the JPG file is e.g. Apple Preview. However, you can also use other applications, e.g. CorelDRAW, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, PaintShop Pro.

MIME Types
  • image/jpeg
  • application/x-jpg
  • image/jpg
  • application/jpg

Programs, that can open .JPG files

Windows
Windows
Windows
Windows
Adobe Systems Incorporated
Adobe Illustrator
Cross-platform
Windows
Adobe Systems Incorporated
Adobe Photoshop
Cross-platform
Corel Corporation
CorelDRAW
Windows
Apple, Inc.
Preview
Mac OS
Mac OS
Mac OS
Adobe Systems Incorporated
Adobe Illustrator
Cross-platform
Mac OS
Adobe Systems Incorporated
Adobe Photoshop
Cross-platform
KDE e.V
Gwenview
Linux
darktable team
darktable
Linux
The GIMP Team
GIMP
Cross-platform

How to open a .JPG file?

If you have problems opening the file JPG, then in most cases the problem is only the lack of the proper application installed. Select one of the programs from the list and install it on your device. The operating system should automatically associate the JPG file format with the installed program. If not, right click on your JPG file and select from the menu "Open with" . Then select the installed program and confirm the operation. Now all JPG files should automatically open with the selected program.

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